Our Founder

We were founded in 1991 by Laura Hansen. She was passionately devoted to the rescue of German Shorthaired Pointers and was instrumental in saving and placing over 400 GSPs. Laura was a mentor to many involved in dog rescue.

Laura was a long-time resident of El Cerrito. All of us who knew her and adopted our beloved GSPs from her miss her greatly and hope to continue her work. She organized a rescue effort with other individuals in the region, and along with her own dog at the time, welcomed a long parade of abandoned dogs into her home.

Laura was tireless and inspirational. A skilled writer, she drafted countless “Happy Endings” newsletter stories about successful dog adoptions. She provided guidance and support to others throughout her life, sparing dog lives and enriching human through nearly 20 years of German Shorthaired Pointer rescue work.

We hope to honor her memory by continuing to rescue abandoned and needy GSPs for many years to come.

In 2008, we received our non-profit status. Prior to that, all of our work was funded by Laura herself and individuals who cared about GSPs without desire or need for a tax deduction. Laura died Thursday, May 27, 2010 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

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German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of the San Francisco Bay Area is a non-profit organization with 501c3 status. Donations are fully tax-deductible, to the extent provided by law. Tax ID number: 45-0592849